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Costa Maya Shore Excursion: Bacalar Lagoon and Mayan Experience

By Caribbean Shore Excursions
8.6 out of 10
Excellent
Free cancellation available
Price is S$161 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Experience two very different sides of Costa Maya in one shore excursion, combining local Mayan culture with the natural beauty of Bacalar Lagoon.

Visit Chacchoben Village and meet a local Mayan family with deep roots in the region. Learn about their traditions and daily life, discover how traditional tortillas are made, try making your own, and enjoy a home-cooked lunch prepared with local ingredients and family recipes passed down through generations.

Then, continue to Bacalar Lagoon, the famous Seven Colour Lagoon and once a haven for pirates. Swim in its refreshing freshwater, grab a kayak, or simply relax by the lagoon with a drink and enjoy the scenery.

Designed for cruise ship guests visiting Costa Maya, this shore excursion offers a great mix of local culture, traditional food, and relaxation in a single day.

Activity location

  • Chacchoben
    • Chacchoben, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Av. P.º del Puerto 1180
    • 1180 Avenida Paseo del Puerto
    • 77976, Mahahual, Quintana Roo, Mexico

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What's included, what's not

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    Kayaks
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    Air-conditioned vehicle
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    Natural fruit flavoured water, juices & soft drinks
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    Enjoy authentic Mayan dishes prepared with fresh local ingredients — mostly vegetables, with poultry or meat options available. Please let us know in advance if you have any dietary requirements.
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    Bottled water
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    Souvenirs
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    Service charge
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    Use of life jackets are mandatory
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    Children must kayak with an accompanying adult

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour will depart one hour after your cruise arrives to port from Plaza Las Fuentes, conveniently located just a few steps away from the main access of Costa Maya Port.
  • Please note that the total walking time from your cruise ship to the meeting point is about 15 minutes.
  • Cruise guests arriving after 12 PM. Make the most of your limited time in port by booking our Chacchoben Mayan City Tour or our beach break options
  • No port, no pay! Guaranteed full refund if your cruise ship does not call port in Costa Maya at all
  • IMPORTANT: Travellers coming by cruise ship must provide the full name of the ship and docking time
  • Travel time is already included with the total tour duration
  • Weight limit for a single kayak is 220 pounds

Activity itinerary

Chacchoben

  • 1h 20m
Your adventure begins one hour after your cruise ship arrives in port. Travel approximately 50 minutes from Costa Maya to Chacchoben Village, where you'll visit a local Mayan family and experience a side of the region that goes beyond its archaeological sites. Meet your hosts and learn about their traditions and daily life, including the ingredients and techniques used in traditional Maya cooking. Watch a tortilla-making demonstration and try making your own before sitting down with the family for an authentic home-cooked lunch prepared with fresh local ingredients, traditional spices, and family recipes. After your visit and lunch, continue approximately 25 minutes to Bacalar Lagoon for the second part of your experience.

Lake Bacalar

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Continue to Bacalar Lagoon, the famous Seven Colour Lagoon, once a strategic route and haven for pirates, for a completely different side of your Costa Maya adventure. Enjoy approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes at the Lake Shore Club, with direct access to the lagoon. Swim in its clear freshwater, grab a complimentary kayak, or simply relax on a lounger and enjoy the views. Your visit includes use of the club facilities, loungers, kayaks and tubes, along with non-alcoholic drinks and two alcoholic drinks for guests 21 and older. After your time at Bacalar, sit back and relax during the approximately 1 hour and 10-minute journey back to Costa Maya.

Location

Activity location

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    Chacchoben
    • Chacchoben, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Av. P.º del Puerto 1180
    • 1180 Avenida Paseo del Puerto
    • 77976, Mahahual, Quintana Roo, Mexico

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